RSPA Announces 2026 Board Election Results, Appoints New Advisory Board Members

RALEIGH, NC  – The Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) shared its 2026 Board election results and appointed a new Board advisor during its annual member meeting held in a virtual setting August 12. 

Following are the 2026 Board Election Results: 

  • Reseller Member (three-year term): Michael Tash, Essential Systems Solutions (ESS) 
  • Reseller Member (three-year term): Sandee Finley, PaySafe Associates 
  • Reseller Member (one-year term): Don Wilczynski, Tried & True Consulting 
  • Non-Software Vendor Member (three-year term): Kate Orara, ELO Touch Solutions 
  • Software Vendor Member (three-year term): Allie Haskell, CBS Northstar 

In addition to the election results, RSPA appointed channelretail expert Greg BuzekGreg Buzek to serve a one-year term as an Advisory Board Member. 

Buzek is a retail industry analyst with 30 years of experience in retail market analysis, business planning, product development, and consulting with Fortune 500 companies. He is the founder, president, and principal analyst of IHL Group, a global research and advisory firm providing market analysis and strategic insights for the retail technology industry. Buzek has been recognized by RIS News as one of the Top 10 Influentials in Retail, by the National Retail Federation as one of the people shaping retail’s future, and as a Top 100 Retail Influencer Expert by RETHINK Retail. 

Buzeck joins channel expert Norma Watenpaugh as RSPA Board Advisors. Watenpaugh has beenwas appointed to a second one-year term as an RSPA Advisory Board Member. 

Visit the RSPA Board of Directors webpage for a complete list of RSPA Board members. 

For more information about the RSPA, visit www.GoRSPA.org or email the RSPA Member Services Team of Peggy Fry, Nicole Greene, and Heather Broussard at Membership@GoRSPA.org.  

About RSPA (Retail Solutions Providers Association)  
The RSPA is North America’s largest community of VARs, software providers, vendors, and distributors in the retail, restaurant, and grocery verticals. The mission of the RSPA is to accelerate the success of its members in the retail technology ecosystem by providing knowledge and connections. The organization offers member-to-member warm introductions, education, legal advice, industry advocacy, and other services to assist members with becoming and remaining successful. RSPA is most well-known for its signature events, RetailNOW® and Inspire®, which provide face-to-face learning and networking opportunities. Learn more by visiting www.GoRSPA.org.